Anshul Kamboj shines as India A set England Lions back on Day Two of unofficial Test
Anshul Kamboj (Screengrab)
England Lions reached 58 for one at lunch, trailing by 290 runs after India A was dismissed for 348 on the second day of the unofficial Test match on Saturday.
Tom Haines (28 not out) and Emilio Gay (3 not out) were at the crease when lunch was called.
The initial breakthrough came from Anshul Kamboj, who dismissed Ben McKinney (12) with an outswinger, caught by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.
This dismissal came shortly after McKinney was given a reprieve at point in the eighth over.
Despite consistent pressure from India A bowlers, the Lions managed to score freely. Gay faced challenging spells from the Indian bowlers, although batting conditions were more favourable compared to the first day's overcast weather and grassy pitch.
India A, starting the day at 319 for seven, added only 29 runs to their overnight score. Tanush Kotian scored 15 from 37 deliveries with two boundaries, whilst Kamboj contributed just two runs.
Joshua Tongue found success by removing both overnight batsmen - bowling Kotian and trapping Kamboj lbw. He also contributed to Tushar Deshpande's (11) run-out dismissal. Khaleel Ahmed remained unbeaten on seven.
Brief scores:
India A: 348 all out in 89.3 overs (
KL Rahul
116, Karun Nair 40, Dhruv Jurel 52, Nitish Kumar Reddy 34; Chris Woakes 3/60, George Hill 2/56)
England Lions: 58 for 1 in 16 overs (Tom Haines batting 28; Anshul Kamboj 1/13).
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